Every state has a standard lease that realtors use.

What is the industry standard for underwriting?

Investing as an LP in a non DST investment like a standard syndication offers less fees, more options, great Sponsors, 1031 exchanges, QOZ's, Funds, every asset class etc...  1031's are limited, though especially for your initial investment.

We have been applying our standard question sets but feel we can do better.

There is no "standard" practice.

@Jared W SmithWith all due respect to Architects; setting a standard percentage of cost based on construction cost is not good pricing for customers.

I recently shifted my career to focus mainly on real estate investing, so I'll need some help with creative financing as I don't have a standard 9-5 like many others.

The response of the government was to REQUIRE property owners to continue to provide housing ,eating minimum standards, even as they were losing money.  

People who are wealthy buy their time back before they blow the grossly increase their standard of living.

You can find out about local events that impact landlords and renters in that area and also learn about the local standards.